- Premedical education (4 years): This involves completing undergraduate coursework in the basic sciences, such as biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. Some schools also require courses in the humanities and social sciences.
- Medical school (4 years): This is where you will learn about the human body, its diseases, and how to treat them. You will also gain experience in clinical settings, such as hospitals and clinics.
- Residency training (3-5 years): This is a period of supervised practice in a specific medical specialty, such as internal medicine, surgery, or pediatrics.
- In some countries, additional years may be required, especially if you want to pursue a career in a specialized field like surgery.